How does one learn to distinguish between different animal notes if one is not a perfumer? I can access a lot of the various botanicals used with ease, but animal scents are trickier. Civet, Castoreum, Musk, Ambergris: how can I learn to recognize and name these?
Recent Reviews
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I’m just a simple man who enjoys good scents, and Wonderstruck is a pleasant surprise despite being a celebrity fragrance. So here’s a short review without over-analyzing it: Wonderstruck smells... -
It's a LOVELY fragrance, Really feminine and sexy. There is just one letdown: it's rather plain. I get mostly vanilla throughout. And it ends up smelling like a (gorgeous) body splash. Would I...
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Only 2 words to describe this one: Timeless fragrance. It never gets old. It's classic and elegant yet modern. sweet, floral, warm and rich, without being overpowering. One of Guerlain's best....
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It's a very lovely and sexy fragrance. But the key is not to overdo it. It's a very strong and sweet scent that will fill up a room when you walk in. Just the perfect amount of sprays can make a...
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First, let me warn you that I’m not impartial at all, because this is one of my favourite perfumes! On my skin it opens up a bit spicy (I think it’s the orange), and then, slowly, blends in to...
